What makes up the
BIOSPHERE?
Energy and water exist and move around the biosphere in different forms/states
Where does energy come from?
What makes up the
BIOSPHERE?
Energy and water exist and move around the biosphere in different forms/states
Where does energy come from?
Earth’s average albedo is ~0.3, keeping surface @ 15°C
Do you think global albedo is stable?
Albedo: cold generates cold but…..
Water enters the atmosphere as vapor from surfaces (evaporation) and from leaves (transpiration)